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CONSTRUCTION MANUAL
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AASHTOWare Project Construction & Materials Software Manual
Support for AASHTOware Construction and Materials can be found at the new AASHTOWare Project Construction & Materials Software Manual
For any additional support please contact the AASHTOWare Helpdesk email MDOT-ConstructionSoftware@michigan.gov or the FieldManager Helpdesk email FieldManager-Admin@michigan.gov.
Recent Major Changes
The table below is a list of Major changes.
| Updated | Division | Section | Summary | What Changed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated Trunk Line Boilerplate Preconstruction Meeting Minutes - 04-28-2025 | View Here | |||
| Updated section 501 to include the MDOT HMA Paving Operations Training Videos. | View Here | |||
| Updated guidance for Construction Phase Funding Revisions | Compare Here | |||
| former Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) page renamed to Civil Rights Programs | View Here | |||
| Updated Inspectors Daily Work Report (DWR) page for AASHTOWare with new content and sample DWR. | View Here | |||
| Updated contents of entire section 109.07 to reflect process on AASHTOWare contracts. | Compare Here | |||
| Updated contents of entire section 109.04 to reflect process on AASHTOWare contracts. | Compare Here | |||
| Updated directions for placement of installation date sticker on signs. | Compare Here | |||
| Updates to entire Contruction Manual to change terminology from IDR to DWR and from Contract Modification to Change Order to meet AASHTOWare terminology. | Table of Contents | |||
| Deleted page Section 150 - Mobilization, replaced with Section 110 - Mobilization per new spec book | View Here | |||
| Updated the Indirect Testing coding for FY25 | View Here | |||
| Updated Permanent Pavement Markings payment table to include 2024 price adjustments | View Here | |||
| Updated Trunk Line Boilerplate Preconstruction Meeting Minutes - 10-14-2024 | View Here | |||
| Updated instructions for issuing and processing work orders including stamped authorizations. | Compare Here | |||
| Minor revisions to section 706 content on Structural Concrete. | Compare Here | |||
| Added link to new MDOT SESC Pocket Guide | View Here | |||
| Major revision to entire section content on Structural Steel. New content, additional pictures/figures, and re-format to new Construction Manual format. | View Here | |||
| New content added for previously empty section 821 - Preservation of Land Monuments and Property Corners. | View Here | |||
| Major revision to entire section content on Prestressed_Concrete. New content, additional pictures/figures, and re-format to new Construction Manual format. | View Here | |||
| Major revision to entire section content on 602 - Concrete Pavement Construction New content, additional pictures/figures, and re-format to new Construction Manual format. | View Here | |||
| Updated the Frequently Searched Items page (top left corner menu). | View Here | |||
| Major update of MDOT Standard Naming Convention from old PDF format to WikiMedia table in Construction Manual. Naming Convention information can now be sorted by Name, Numbers, Form Number, Date of last revision, etc. by clicking on table header columns. All form numbers are also hyperlinked directly to the form. | View Here | |||
| Updated Section 807 to reflect new guidance on lapping guardrail for temporary traffic shifts. | Compare Here | |||
| Updated contents of 810, 819, 820 & 826 to reflect changes in anchor bolt inspection procedures. | View Here | |||
| Updated Section 107.09 Archeological and Historical Findings to reflect new contact information for MDOT LAP Archaeologist | Compare Here | |||
| Major revision to entire section content on Waterproofing and Protective Covers. New content, additional pictures/figures, and re-format to new Construction Manual format. | View Here | |||
| Major revision to entire section content on Steel Sheet Piling and Cofferdams. New content, additional pictures/figures, and re-format to new Construction Manual format. | View Here | |||
| Major revision to entire section content on Foundation Piling. New content, additional pictures/figures, and re-format to new Construction Manual format. | View Here | |||
| Major revision to entire section content on Structural Concrete. New content, additional pictures/figures, and re-format to new Construction Manual format. | View Here | |||
| Major revision to section content on Timber Bridge Structures. Addition of pictures, figures, and re-format to new Construction Manual format. | View Here | |||
| Updated content to include link to 2024 RBPI project list. | View Here | |||
| Relocated former content in 601 to 1004. Updates and new content added. | Compare Here | |||
| Relocated former content in 605 to 1003. Updates and new content added. | Compare Here | |||
| Relocated former content in 604 to 1002. Updates and new content added. | Compare Here | |||
| Updated the Indirect Testing coding for FY24 | View Here | |||
| Updated Permanent Pavement Markings payment table to include 2023 price adjustments | Compare Here | |||
| Added new content to previously empty Section 823 with pictures, video, and re-format to new Construction Manual style. | Compare Here | |||
| Created entire New Division of Construction Manual for Division 10 - Mix Designs with links to Standard Specifications for 1001 - Concrete Production Equipment and Facilities, 1002 - Contractor Quality Control for Concrete, 1003 - Quality Assurance (Acceptance) for Concrete, 1004 - Portland Cement Concrete Mixtures, 1005 - Mortar and Grout Mixtures, and 1006 - Patching, Repair, & Overlay Mixtures. | Compare Here | |||
| Created entire New Division of Construction Manual for Division 9 Materials with links to Standard Specifications for each of the 23 Sections. | Compare Here | |||
| Added clarification for Stamp approval of 0582B Moisture & Density Determination form. Also created Frequently Asked Signature Questions Section on page with signature clarification on 1302, 0501, 1100A, 1165 and 0582B forms | View Here | |||
| Removal of CFS maintained Buy America certification process. | Compare Here | |||
| Updated contents of entire section 501 with pictures, video, and re-format to new Construction Manual style. | Compare Here | |||
| Updated contents of entire section 810 with pictures, video, and re-format to new Construction Manual style. | Compare Here | |||
| Clarification on payment for signal work. | Compare Here | |||
| Updated contents of entire section 109.07 to reflect removal of digital signature requirements on Pay Estimates and add examples of PDF approval stamps | Compare Here | |||
| Updated content on Structural Fabrication Quality Manual for 2023 version 3 release. | Compare Here | |||
| New Section added for Evaluation of Contractor Performance and Contract Non-Compliance | Compare Here | |||
| Removal of Contractor Performance Evaluation (CPE) process and replacement with 1165 Notice of Non-Compliance Process for trunkline projects. | Compare Here | |||
| Updated guidance for electronic stamp approvals, AASHTOware software, Supporting Documentation for Extra work, & updated flow chart. Also the threshold for Original Pay Item increase or decrease changed from $25k to $50k | Compare Here | |||
| Updated Jobsite Posters | View Here | |||
| New Content added for Contractor Requests to break Limited Access Right-of-Way (LAROW) on Interstates | Compare Here | |||
| Updated language for Vertical Exploratory Investigation for Relocation section | Compare Here | |||
| Added link to MDOT SESC Pocket Guide | Compare Here | |||
| Updated IDR requirements to replace digital signature with PDF stamp | Compare Here | |||
| Updated Certified Engineer Process | Compare Here | |||
| Updated MDOT Digital Signatures Guidance for One-Span | View Here | |||
| Updated Trunk Line and Local Agency Program Boilerplate Preconstruction Meeting Minutes - 2023 | View Here | |||
| Updated content for Extension of Time for Work Day, Calendar Day and Calendar Date Contracts and moved content from 108.07 to 108.09. | Compare Here | |||
| Updated content with FY2023 Program Numbers | View Here | |||
| Updated content for Construction Value Engineering Change Proposal (VECP). | Compare Here | |||
| Added new Acceptance of Traffic Signal Work content, including pay item list and form. | View Here | |||
| Updated content to remove references to FHWA Projects of Division Interest (PoDI) and replaced with FHWA Risk-Based Project Involvement (RBPI). References now link to the FHWA Risk-Based Project Involvement (RBPI) Stewardship & Oversight Plan (S&O Plan) page which contains instructions on how to locate each project's S&O Plan in ProjectWise to determine FHWA involvement. | View Here | |||
| Updated Construction Claims Procedure document with July 2022 version. | View Here | |||
| Updated temporary special markings price negotiation costs | Compare Here | |||
| Added the AASHTOWare Project Construction & Materials Software Manual (Wiki) to the left sidebar of the Construction Manual Wiki | View Here | |||
| Updated Durable Pavement Markings and Uniform Price Adjustment, Regular Dry Paint, and Low Temperature Waterborne Paint sections | Compare Here | |||
| Updated Documentation Guide 2022 | View Here | |||
| Updated table to project Holiday Traffic Safety Provisions and Closures dates to 2030 | View Here | |||
| Updated contents of entire section 109.07 Final Inspection, Acceptance, and Final Payment | Compare Here | |||
| Updated contents of entire section 107.09 Archeological and Historical Findings | Compare Here | |||
| Created new subsection "Sediment Discharge into Waters of the State of Michigan" | View Here | |||
| Added new section Design Errors and updated information in the Premium Costs for Design Errors and Field Issues | Compare Here | |||
| Updated content in Section 103.02 Construction Contract Modification Process Overview | Compare Here | |||
| Updated the Indirect Testing coding for FY 2022 | View Here | |||
| Added new section for Construction Contract and Construction Engineering Phase Funding Revisions as well as LAP Project Considerations update regarding the same | Compare Here | |||
| Updated information in section 108.01 Subcontracting of Contract Work | Compare Here | |||
| Updated Trunk Line and Local Agency Program Boilerplate Preconstruction Meeting Minutes - 2021 | View Here | |||
| Replaced all information for 108.05 Progress Schedule section | Compare Here | |||
| Updated Final Estimates information and replaced Figure 109-1 | Compare Here | |||
| Removed table and updated Standard Naming Convention Alpha/Numeric lists | Compare Here | |||
| Updated content on Requirements for FHWA Review on Projects of Division Interest (PoDI) and added image for clarity. | Compare Here | |||
| Updated content on Structural Fabrication Quality Manual page. | Compare Here | |||
| Updated Boilerplate Progress Clause Template document link (revision June 2021) | View Here | |||
| Added 2021 MQAP content | View Here | |||
| Created Section 107.01 Laws to be Observed | View Here | |||
| Clarification of Prerequisites for Office Tech Certification | Compare Here | |||
| Updated Final Estimates information | Compare Here | |||
| Created new Digital Calculations for Payment section under Division 1, Section 104 | View Here | |||
| Added the Site Activation/Deactivation information | Compare Here | |||
| Updated information under Item #6, Site Activation/Deactivation | Compare Here |
A definition to the types of changes that you might see in the Construction Manual can be found under Content Revision Procedures, Types of Changes.
Recent Minor Changes
The table below is a list of Minor changes.
| Updated | Division | Section | Summary | What Changed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated contact information for Traffic Signal work. | View Here | |||
| Updated Certified Engineer list to March 2025. | View Here | |||
| Removed guidance which conflicted with the standard specs. | Compare Here | |||
| Updated Inspectors Daily Work Report (DWR) page to remove approval stamp which no longer applies. | View Here | |||
| Updated Certified Engineer list to February 2025. | View Here | |||
| Addition of Form 1459 - Structure Installation Inspection Request form to Standard Naming Convention. (Reminder you can sort list by recent changes column) | Compare Here | |||
| Minor update to Region notification prior to off-site disposal of soils | Compare Here | |||
| Updated Certified Engineer list to October 2024. | View Here | |||
| Minor update for contacts on Local Agency Projects 821 - Preservation of Land Monuments and Property Corners. | Compare Here | |||
| Updated PLSS Natural Witness Example 821 - Preservation of Land Monuments and Property Corners. | Compare Here | |||
| Updated links and added clarification langauge on process to add or remove DRB from projects. | Compare Here | |||
| Updated Section 826 with minor edits and added to left side menu. | Compare Here | |||
| Updated Section 825 with minor edits and added to left side menu. | Compare Here | |||
| Minor Updates to 305 Materials 1907, 1907J, 1903B, 1903C and HMA Worksheet. (Reminder you can sort list by recent changes column) | Compare Here | |||
| Updated Section 807 with minor edits. | Compare Here | |||
| Updated Certified Engineer list to May 2024. | View Current List Here | |||
| Minor Updates to remove reference to obsolete form 0582A. | Compare Here | |||
| Updated Fraud and Abuse Card Information | Compare Here | |||
| Updated 108.05 Progress Schedule Approval Section and LAP Project Considerations | Compare Here | |||
| Minor Text update and re-size of Notice of Coverage (NOC) and Notice of Termination (NOT) decision flow charts | Compare Changes Here | |||
| Minor revision to DBE CUF violation procedures and Form 4109 ProjectWise workflows. | Compare Changes Here | |||
| Added link to the Michigan Segregation Test Method | View Here | |||
| Updated information on As-Built Plan Submittal in ProjectWise for jobs let by e-Proposal | View Here | |||
| Updated Jobsite Poster Information - FHWA Contacts | View Here | |||
| Updated link to newest version of SFQM effective August 2023. | Compare Here | |||
| Added Links to Mix Design Review Tools. | Compare Here | |||
| Updated Certified Engineer list to November 2023. | View Here | |||
| Updated alpha/numeric standard naming convention lists as of 11/28/2023 | View Here | |||
| Added link and information on CFS Concrete Resources Page (Concrete JMF Yield Calculator, Optimized Aggregate Gradation Spreadsheet and Portland Cement PWL worksheet) | Compare Here | |||
| Updated alpha/numeric standard naming convention lists as of 11/06/2023 | View Here | |||
| Updated links to the MDOT Density Testing and Inspection Manual | Compare Here | |||
| Updated Recent Major Change Table to make all Division and Section Category Items Hyperlinks | Compare Here | |||
| Updated Recent Minor Change Table to make all Division and Section Category Items Hyperlinks | Compare Here | |||
| Updated example form 1931 SUPERPAVE HMA Design Mix Formula and form 1911 Job Mix Formula (JMF) forms. | Compare Here | |||
| Removed outdated language on 2015 Bid Letting. | Compare Here | |||
| Added Wet Reflective Paint to Uniform Price Adjustments | Compare Here | |||
| Clarified Acceptance Criteria for Traffic Signal Work | Compare Here | |||
| Updated Construction Technology Support Contacts & Help Desk info. | Compare Here | |||
| Additional info on transition from CPEs to Notice of Non-Compliance added with link to 20SP-102D-01 | Compare Here | |||
| Updated Base preparation, Bond Coat Structure Adjustments, Yield Calcs and Milling Sections to include photos & examples | Compare Here | |||
| Revised to reflect removal of CPE process and reference Notice of Non-Compliance Process. | Compare Here | |||
| Removed outdated information on MICHIGAN CERTIFIED AGGREGATE TECHICIAN PROGRAM TRANSITION. | Compare Here | |||
| Added examples of PDF approval stamps. | Compare Here | |||
| Added example pdf stamp approval. | Compare Here | |||
| Added clarification on Pay Estimate Signature process | View Here | |||
| Updated Documentation Guide June 2023 | View Here | |||
| Updated for FHWA Risk Based Project Involvement. | Compare Here | |||
| Added/clarified pdf stamp approval directive and not the use of OneSpan. | Compare Here | |||
| Updated contact info for MDOT Construction Contracts Engineer. | Compare Here | |||
| Updated Flow Chart for Contract Modifications approval for FHWA RBPI process. | View Here | |||
| Updated Certified Engineer list to February 2023. | View Here | |||
| Updated language used. | Compare Here | |||
| Updated alpha/numeric standard naming convention lists as of 11/30/2022 | View Here | |||
| Added clarification of acceptable documentation for Force Account Labor on State Funded projects with no Federal Prevailing Wages. | Compare Here | |||
| Added verbiage stating preconstruction meetings must not be conducted prior to award of the project. | Compare Here | |||
| Updated Permanent Pavement Markings payment table to include 2022 prices | Compare Here | |||
| Updated moisture content change information under Measurement and Payment | Compare Here | |||
| Updated link to public-facing website for DRB and updated pdf file as of July 2022 | Compare Here | |||
| Updated Certified Engineer List to June 2022 | View Here | |||
| Updated lead times for Steel Pipe pile in excess of 14 inches diameter..., Concrete Beams, and added Precast Box Culverts and Ductile Iron Watermain | Compare Here | |||
| Added new Turbidity Curtain section | View Here | |||
| Updated content and added samples | Compare Here | |||
| Updated Certified Engineer List to April 2022 | View Here | |||
| Updated DRB Process Flowchart to 2022 | View Here | |||
| Updated and reorganized section to clarifying information | Compare Here | |||
| Updated alpha/numeric standard naming convention lists as of 2/17/2022 | View Here | |||
| Updated Certified Engineer List for February 2022 | View Here | |||
| Updated Typical Long-Lead Items table Lead Times for Delineator and 3# U-Channel Posts | Compare Here | |||
| Updated Final Project Review Report User Guide to September 2020 version | Compare Here | |||
| Updated/added Typical Long-Lead Items times for Guardrail-Steel | Compare Here | |||
| Added Archeological and Historical Findings resource | View Here | |||
| Updated 2012 to 2020 Spec Book reference | View Here | |||
| Updated Certified Engineer List for December 2021 | View Here | |||
| Updated all content. | Compare Here |
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Preamble
This manual provides guidance to administrative, engineering, and technical staff. Engineering practice requires that professionals use a combination of technical skills and judgment in decision making. Engineering judgment is necessary to allow decisions to account for unique site-specific conditions and considerations to provide high quality products, within budget, and to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. This manual provides the general operational guidelines; however, it is understood that adaptation, adjustments, and deviations are sometimes necessary. Innovation is a key foundational element to advance the state of engineering practice and develop more effective and efficient engineering solutions and materials. As such, it is essential that our engineering manuals provide a vehicle to promote, pilot, or implement technologies or practices that provide efficiencies and quality products, while maintaining the safety, health, and welfare of the public. It is expected when making significant or impactful deviations from the technical information from these guidance materials, that reasonable consultations with experts, technical committees, and/or policy setting bodies occur prior to actions within the timeframes allowed. It is also expected that these consultations will eliminate any potential conflicts of interest, perceived or otherwise. MDOT Leadership is committed to a culture of innovation to optimize engineering solutions. The National Society of Professional Engineers Code of Ethics for Engineering is founded on six fundamental canons. Those canons are provided below. Engineers, in the fulfillment of their professional duties, shall:
- Hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public.
- Perform Services only in areas of their competence.
- Issue public statement only in an objective and truthful manner.
- Act for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees.
- Avoid deceptive acts.
- Conduct themselves honorably, reasonably, ethically and lawfully so as to enhance the honor, reputation, and usefulness of the profession.
This manual has been formatted and organized to follow the MDOT Standard Specifications outline with divisions and sections set up to facilitate easy cross referencing.
Additional information about the Wiki Construction Manual and submitting revision suggestions is located in the MDOT Construction Manual Content Revision Procedures page.